Knee Replacement Surgery or total knee arthroplasty is a procedure where a surgeon cuts away damaged bone and cartilage from your thighbone, shinbone and kneecap and replaces it with an artificial joint (prosthesis) made of metal alloys, high-grade plastics and polymers. The Knee Replacement surgery can help relieve pain and restore function in severely diseased knee joints.
How do I know if I need a Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement surgery can improve knee problems associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other degenerative conditions, like avascular necrosis - a condition where obstructed blood flow causes the bone tissue to die. Knee replacement may help you if you experience:
- Your knee pain limits routine or daily activities like walking, climbing stairs and getting in and out of chairs.
- Moderate or severe knee pain at rest.
- You have a knee deformity, such as a joint that bows in or out.
- You have restricted or limited mobility, because of chronic knee stiffness and swelling that prevent you from bending and straightening your knee.
- When you have tried other treatments or methods improve symptoms, for example resting, weight loss, physical therapy, medications, braces and surgery for a reasonable period of time, but they've failed.
- You're age 55 or older. Knee replacement is typically performed in older adults, but it may be considered for adults of all ages.
In many cases like young people who are physically active and have worn out their knee prematurely a doctor may recommend a nonsurgical treatment program or suggest an alternative surgery such as arthroscopy, leg straightening (osteotomy), or a partial knee replacement, which replaces fewer components than total knee replacement.
There are many other factors like overall health, conditions such as restricted blood flow, diabetes, or infections that you and your doctor must consider prior to surgery as they may complicate surgery & recovery, or may slow healing and increase your risk of infection after surgery.
Knee Replacement Surgery in India
Indian Hospitals provide high quality and affordable surgery for Knee Replacement. Latest technology, state of the art facilities, renowned surgeons, world class infrastructure and excellent patient care makes India an ideal country for knee replacement surgery.
You benefit in following ways when you decide to have your knee replacement surgery performed in India:
- World class medical facilities at greatly reduced costs.
- Quick access to senior and experienced surgical and clinical staff.
- High quality treatment at internationally recognized hospitals.
- Chance to enjoy a holiday of your lifetime in India while you recuperate.
All India Medical Tourism Company organizes quality orthopaedic packages for those seeking a knee replacement surgery at leading hospitals in India. Contact us for organizing knee replacement surgery in India.
